Figure 3
From: A novel deep learning model for a computed tomography diagnosis of coronary plaque erosion
Potential Future Approach for Evaluation and Management of Patients With ACS. Patients with STEMI would undergo emergency catheterization. If plaque rupture is confirmed, the culprit lesion would be treated with stenting. If OCT demonstrated plaque erosion with preserved lumen, antithrombotic therapy without stenting could be considered. Patients with NSTE-ACS would undergo noninvasive coronary CTA with DL model after stabilization. If there is high probability of plaque erosion and preserved lumen, antithrombotic therapy without stenting could be considered. CTA computed tomography angiography, DL deep learning; NSTE-ACS non–ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes, OCT optical coherence tomography, PCI percutaneous coronary intervention, STEMI ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
